Katharine Maria “Katie” Natvig, 69, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 9, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Sarah and Johan Natvig. A graduate of Swarthmore High School and Cedar Crest College, she worked for 47 years in the field of social services in the Lehigh Valley. She was a full-time caseworker with the Northampton County Department of Public Assistance until retiring in 2004 and worked part-time up to the present as a crisis intervention counselor in Lehigh, Northampton, and Warren counties.
She is survived by her brother, Martin Natvig of Longmont, Colorado, many loving friends, and her cat Lucy.
A memorial service will be held 1 PM, Saturday, January 14 at First Presbyterian Church of Allentown, 3231 Tilghman St., Allentown. Interment will be private. A Memorial Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Online expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Also, in honor of her loving, generous spirit, “pay it forward” to someone in need and cherish your loved ones every day.
Karin Gruss
January 7, 2017 at 8:43 pm
My deepest condolences on the loss of Katie. She was a wonderful soul. I have tremendous respect for her, she was legendary to work with and is and will be sadly missed.
Annette
January 7, 2017 at 8:47 pm
Will miss your sense of humor, tell it like it is attitude and the best snacks. Was a pleasure working with you. You touched many lives. Rest In Peace Katie
fran szakos
January 8, 2017 at 4:54 pm
Jan Norris and I send our deepest condolence Martin. Rest in pease Katie.
Sybil Hulis
January 9, 2017 at 2:57 pm
How do we say good-bye to one who has helped so many?You will be missed! Your wisdom and sense of humor will remain with us always . It has been an honor to know you and your legacy will be “payed forward ” when in the still quiet moment we hear your wisdom and smile. I know that you will be at the rainbow’s bridge and together we will watch the animals, children and all people, because, Katie , as you taught me, there are many ways!
Jean Deetjen
January 9, 2017 at 3:11 pm
My deepest condolences on the loss of Katie. It was always a pleasure working with her.
Katie, I will miss your humor, generosity and your caring and loving soul. God bless you Katie.
Kathy Kane
January 9, 2017 at 8:02 pm
Godspeed Katie I will miss you more than I can say. I feel lucky to have known you. I know you are making the angels laugh just like you made all of us laugh!